Essex RD over Roberts Creek
PoorPosted for loadClayton County, Iowa · 094051504 · Structure no. 000000000120530
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Essex RD over Roberts Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Essex RD over Roberts Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 108 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Essex RD over Roberts Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Essex RD over Roberts Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Essex RD over Roberts Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Essex RD over Roberts Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Essex RD over Roberts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.